Erowid Codeine Vault

codeine

This reverberating psychedelic giclee print is a gift for a
$500 donation to Erowid. 12" x 12", stretched on canvas, the
image wraps around the sides of the 1" thick piece. Signed
by artist Vibrata, and Erowid founders Earth & Fire.

Codeine

COMMON & BRAND NAMES

Tylenol w/Codeine; Codate; Codephos; Codamol

EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION

Opioid Analgesic; Antitussive

CHEMICAL NAME

(5alpha,6alpha)-7,8-Didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-
17-methylmorphinan-6-ol

DESCRIPTION

Codeine is an opiate used in the treatment of pain and to reduce coughing. It occurs naturally in the opium poppy and as such has a long history of human use.

CAUTION

People seeking codeine experiences from medications that contain acetaminophen (paracetamol) may be putting themselves at risk for acetaminophen-related complications such as liver damage.